Stirred (Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels/Luther Kite Thriller) [Kindle Edition]

Blake Crouch (Author), J.A. Konrath (Author)

Book Description

This Bonus Content Edition includes an authors' introduction, afterword interview between J.A. Konrath and Blake Crouch, a linked cast of characters and storyline endnotes, and more!

Lt. Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels has seen humanity at its most depraved and terrifying. She's lost loved ones. Come close to death countless times. But she always manages to triumph over evil. Luther Kite is humanity at its most depraved and terrifying. He's committed unthinkable acts. Taken human life for the sheer pleasure of it. He is a monster among monsters, and no one has ever caught him. Each is the best at what they do. Peerless. Unmatched.

Until now...

In Luther's experience, people are weak. Even the strong and fearless break too easily. He wants a challenge, and sets his depraved sights on Jack. But with a baby on the way, Jack is at her most vulnerable. She's always been a fighter, but she's never had so much to fight for. So he's built something especially for Jack. His own, private ninth circle of hell - a nightmare world in a forgotten place, from which no one has ever escaped.

It's J.A. Konrath's greatest heroine versus Blake Crouch's greatest villain in Stirred, the stunning conclusion to both Konrath's Lt. Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels thriller series and Crouch's Andrew Z. Thomas series.

Only one can survive. And it won't be whom you think.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Interview: Thriller Writers, J.A. Konrath & Blake Crouch

Pictured below, the authors of Stirred: left, J.A. Konrath; right, Blake Crouch

Blake Crouch: So rumor has it this is the last Jack Daniels novel. [Jack also appears in Shot of Tequila, Shaken, Serial Killers Uncut, and Flee.]

J.A. Konrath: Rumor also has it this is the last Andrew Z. Thomas/Luther Kite novel. [They also appear in Desert Places, Locked Doors, Break You, and Serial Killers Uncut.]

Blake Crouch: So...are the rumors true?

J.A. Konrath: You tell me.

Blake Crouch: Pretty much. Yes. Yes, they are 100 percent true.

Continue reading J.A. Konrath & Blake Crouch's interview about Stirred

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John Locke Reviews Stirred

I no longer write reviews. If you know me at all, you know this about me. But when I read Stirred, I had to make an exception. The writing team of Blake Crouch and J.A. Konrath represents the major leagues to a sandlot player like me. When Mantle and Marris invite you to sit in the Yankee dugout and watch them knock one out of the park, what are you going to say—you're too busy?

You find time. You make time. And afterward, you're glad you did, because you saw something special. Stirred is that kind of special. It's a major league, bottom-of-the-ninth, bases-loaded home run of a book!

Continue reading John Locke's Review of Stirred

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Review

“…one helluva ride of a read. Konrath and Crouch know how to write memorial characters, and tell seat of the pants stories.” –The Dirty Lowdown, Seattle PI

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Product Details

• File Size: 740 KB
• Print Length: 505 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1612181465
• Publisher: Thomas & Mercer (November 22, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0050KIRDC
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,369 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #8 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Mystery & Thrillers > Mystery > Hard-Boiled
  • #10 in Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Mystery > Hard-Boiled
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

70 of 74 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Jack Daniels - Maniac Magnet November 22, 2011

By Cheryl Stout TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Kindle Edition

What a lollapalooza of a great finish to Konrath's Jack Daniels series and to Crouch/Konrath's serial killer extrava-goreathon that I've been following for so many years!

Jack Daniels galumphs along, ponderous and pregnant, worrying about bringing a new life into her world (and well she should at 48 years old - YIKES), trying to make life changing decisions with her baby daddy, Phin - and then serial killer extraordinaire Luther Kite comes back into her life. And he's not alone - we get to catch up with some of our other killers du jour too, including my favorite, Lucy. Also tagging along are other favorites including McGlade, who you don't want to be stuck on a stakeout with or have choosing your baby's name.

Deeper in the book, STIRRED feels like a noir nightmare, with Jack and gang in incredibly creepy surroundings with shades of Dante's Inferno thrown in. And there was a plot twist that caught me totally unexpectedly - not easily done.

I especially liked the hyperlinks on the Kindle version I read, linking to mini reminders of the previous books/stories and characters referenced to in STIRRED. They helped me a lot, especially considering how many years this series - books and stories - covers. And they will allow you to read STIRRED even if you haven't read any of the previous books. But do yourself a favor - read the others so you get the biggest gruesome impact.

And even though this is the wrap-up of previous books, neither Crouch nor Konrath totally close the door on reading about our favorite characters in the future.

Also, keep in mind this is a book about serial killers, not kindergarten teachers.... If you don't have a strong stomach, you probably should find some other reading matter because these are some of the creepiest serial killers I've ever read about.

NOTE: I was lucky enough to get an Advanced Reading Copy of STIRRED but my opinion is my own and I am thrilled I was able to read the book a few days early. Read more ›

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Grand Finale! November 22, 2011

By Christine

Format:Kindle Edition

I see there are already 20-something reviews up for Stirred, probably all well-written and thought-provoking, so let me just say this:
I mothereffing loved this book.

The hyperlinks were a great touch. Revisiting the characters and story lines (from previous books) by clicking the links made it interesting. I laughed out loud a few times, cringed a few times, and overall had a ball. I think because I knew it was going to be the end of the Jack Daniel series & the end of Crouch's Desert Places books, the reading was kind of bittersweet, but you'll have that when you love certain characters.

FWIW, about 17% into the Kindle version there's a scene with Phin & Jack that leads into Jack & Harry and OMG, I had to reread it a couple of times. I'm stealing some of that dialogue for the next time I feel the need to insult somebody. It was hilarious! Oh, and if I ever find a Harry McGlade t-shirt, I'm buying it.

Great book, 5 stars all the way.

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars A Good Finale November 22, 2011

By Robert Junker

Format:Kindle Edition

I received an advance copy of this book from the authors.
It was a very good read. Chilling in parts. Thrilling in parts. Comical in others.
I've read all the Konrath Jack Daniels novels and I think this one is one of my favorites.
Luther Kite was an excellent foil to use against Jack. They are quite well matched.
Most of the time when I had to stop reading, I couldn't wait to get back to it to see what happened next.
In the Kindle version, they used hyperlinks to highlight references to other books in the set. To let you know where other characters or situations were from. This is an excellent use of the electronic format.
The only downsides to the book were...
I felt that the final confrontation went on a little too long. It was interesting, but it just seemed to take Jack a while to get through everything. (Trying to be spoiler free here.)
From time to time with all the mentions of gadget names, it seemed like there was deliberate product placement going on.
That being said, I am looking forward to seeing what the authors come up with next.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Stirred Review November 22, 2011

By Kimberly A. Bettes

Format:Kindle Edition

It would be cliché to say that Stirred is Konrath & Crouch at their best. After all, when aren't they at their best? But this is one of their best collaborations, possibly their best to date. The way they brought in all their characters, both villains and heroes, and wove them all together in one story is simply amazing. The fact that it worked so well is a testament to both their writing abilities and their working relationship. Add in the interactive element, and you have a real masterpiece here. (They made the story interactive for those who haven't read their previous works and are unfamiliar with the characters. The reader is able to click on the name of the character during their first appearance, and will be able to learn about them. However, if you have never read anything by either author, you will still be able to keep up. The authors have done such a wonderful job of answering any questions a new reader would have without the reader even knowing they're being given back story. And there's a couple little treats along the way for faithful readers.)

Stirred was a great read, full of surprises. With tension and suspense, humor (who doesn't love Harry McGlade?), and drama, there's something here for everyone. These two have knocked it out of the park again.